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Virginia Ironweed
Vernonia virginica
In the United States:
Native
· also called ironweed
Late-summer perennial in the Asteraceae family that attracts honeybees for nectar and pollen during a period when many other floral resources decline. Flowers in dense terminal clusters; stems may require support in rich soils but otherwise low-maintenance once established. Visited consistently by bees but not typically a surplus honey producer.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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